Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris will meet university leaders early this week to discuss how best to bring some level of certainty to students about the academic year and the move to digital learning amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Mr Miley said that substantial additional supports for students to access digital learning are needed as well as mental health supports for students, who are faced with a very difficult position. In some cases, Mr Miley said more time is needed to make adjustments to courses to provide them fully online.Mr Miley said that universities are providing flexible one and two-night bookings on campus for students and have arranged lower rates with local hotels.
President of the Union of Students in Ireland Lorna Fitzpatrick has said that connectivity and access to devices is a major concern for students and while funding has been provided, there is a logistical issue about how to access the equipment for many.
why nothing on RTE?
My son's classes are 100% online - QUB
My daughter in Maynooth just told me something different. Classes are taking place and students attend online only if unwell.
TU Dublin already into week 2 of classes.